Reading Standard

  • 1.3 Identify Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology and use the knowledge to understand the origin and meaning of new words.

Writing Standards

  • 1.3 Use clear research questions and suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary sources.

  • 1.5 Synthesize information from multiple sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.

Written and Oral English Conventions

  • 1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction and syntax.

  • 1.4 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.

Speaking

  • 1.0 Students formulate adroit judgments about oral communication. They deliver focused and coherent presentations of their own that convey clear and distinct perspectives and solid reasoning. They use gestures, tone and vocabulary tailored to the audience and purpose.

  • 2.1 Using speaking strategies in Standard 1.0, students deliver narrative presentations.

Technology Standards

  • 2. Students will use technology responsibly and ethically.

  • 4. Students will use technology as a communication tool.

  • 5. Students will use technology as a research tool.